FORECAST OF FREIGHT TRAFFIC WITH THE PTV VISION VISUM SOFTWARE TOOL OF A SMALL TOWN

Abstract

The dynamic development of transport in recent years has been an important factor in the economic development of the world, solving many important social issues, economic problems, unemployment and poverty, but on the other hand, urban transport (transport), for many reasons, is becoming a bigger and bigger problem today.Through the street network of the city of Bitola, various flows of goods, materials and cargo intertwine every day: trade goods, finished products, semi-finished products, raw materials, building materials, consignments, secondary raw materials, waste and the like. The transport of goods is an integral part of the city's economy and is a prerequisite for sustainable urban life, but it causes a number of negative effects on the environment followed by air pollution and increased noise. The problems arising from road freight transport are constantly overlooked. In this article, we will analyze the road freight transport in the city of Bitola. The analysis will be done on three entry-exit routes, i.e. cordon research points. With the help of the PTV VISION VISUM software tool, a model will be created and a forecast of transport demand will be made.